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Soccer-Anelka available while FA probes alleged anti-Semitic salute
Nicolas Anelka will be available to play for West Bromwich Albion while the FA investigates his alleged anti-Semitic goal celebration during Saturday's 3-3 Premier League draw at West Ham United, his club said on Monday. The former France striker celebrated the first of his two goals with an apparent "quenelle" hand signal, made famous by French comedian Dieudonne, which is linked to anti-Semitism. In a statement on the club's website (www.wba.co.uk) West Brom also said he had promised not to repeat the gesture. After denying any anti-Semitic intent over the weekend, Anelka was asked to explain himself to West Brom's Technical Director Richard Garlick when he arrived for training on Monday. More...
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